Accredited by NBA (B.Pharm Course - July 2014 to June 2020) | Accredited by NAAC Second cycle with A grade (CGPA 3.06) | Approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) ,New Delhi | Affiliated to Gujarat Technological University (GTU) ,Ahmedabad

National Service Scheme, popularly known as NSS, is a student – centered
programme and it is complementary to education. It was launched in Mahatma
Gandhiji’s centenary year, 1969. The overall aim of NSS is the Personality
Development of students through community service. NSS is a voluntary
association of young people in Colleges, Universities for a campus-community
linkage.

The cardinal principle of NSS programme is that it is organized by the students
themselves, and both students and teachers through their combined participation
in community service, get a sense of involvement in the tasks of nation
building.

Objectives

To enable the students to understand the community in which they work.

To understand themselves in relation to their community.

To identify the needs and problems in the community for the solution of which
they can be involved.

To develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility.

To apply their education in finding practical solution to individual and
community problems.

Gain skills in mobilizing community participation.

To acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude.

To develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disaster and Practise
national integration and social harmony.

Service for the nation and humanity

To develop the personality of its volunteer’s and imbibe in the leadership
qualities.

NSS Motto

The motto of National Service Scheme is ‘NOT ME BUT YOU’. This
reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless
service and appreciation of the other person’s point of view and also to show
consideration for fellow human beings.

NSS Symbol

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME unit of Anand Pharmacy College was established in
2007-08. The capacity of NSS unit is 50 volunteers. NSS unit is one of the most
important and leading units which not only inspires but also motivate the
students to do the social work.